October 4th, 2024 By: Megan McDonough
This Week!
This week in Interventions we have begun to contact and reach out to mentors. I have reached out to two different people, but so far I have not heard back. I am still hopeful. I also was able to learn more about Sports Nutrition. I researched multiple different evolving technologies and devices that have been developed in the past century. One that I found interesting was tailored nutrition based on an athlete's genetic information.
The discussion post this week was on theorists. I studied specifically Professor Tim Noakes, a sports nutrition theorist and former marathon runner. He developed the Central Governor Model. This model suggests that the brain controls energy distribution in the body, preventing muscles from harm and prolonging endurance by limiting the amount of energy an athlete can use. The brain uses anticipation to regulate oxygen intake, limiting exertion to try to prevent injury. Noakes' theory also discusses the impact of emotions on physical performance, including that negative perceptions can significantly impair results. He also found that athletes who attribute poor performance to injuries or pain may exacerbate these sensations subconsciously. Ultimately, understanding the brain's role in performance can lead to improved athletic outcomes.
The Skills Lab
The skills lab we had this week was on how to properly bandage a wound on the palm of a patient. We started by drawing a vertical “cut” on our partner's hand. We then verbally explained each step we took in wrapping the wound. We first started by stabilizing the wrist and then continuing around the wound in a figure-eight motion. We needed to ensure there were no wrinkles and when we taped it closed, that it was tight and in place. This was fun because I got to see what it would be like to actively wrap a wound.
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